Y|Gen COUNCIL
Who We Are
The Building Industry Association’s y|GEN is an organization focused on fostering the professional growth and enhancing the cohesiveness of the young professionals in the San Diego home building industry, with the goal of encouraging its members to become active and remain engaged in the BIA, and its leadership opportunities throughout their careers.
Connect with y|GEN
y|GEN Events
All y|GEN events are free to y|GEN members and include lunch and learns, building tours, mentor program, and happy hours. Click here for a list of scheduled events.
Check out some of the great photos from the events!
y|GEN Board Meeting Dates
Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. at the BIA office on the 4th Tuesday of each month
y|GEN Board Members
| Taylor Baumann (Chair) | Kimball, Tirey, & St. John |
| Gary Christensen (Vice Chair) | Motivational Systems, Inc. |
| Michaela Fortunato (Secretary/Treasurer) | Sunrise Management |
| Adam Hutchinson (Immediate Past Chair) | KirE Builders |
| Jon Arenz | Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering |
| Justin Barrett | Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates |
| Stephan Gaspar | KirE Builders |
| Steven Horowitz | KirE Builders |
| Estee Schmaltz | Ei Companies |
| Josh Schroeder | SB&O |
| Katelyn Silverwood | Affirmed Housing |
| Melissa Stern | C&S Companies |
y|GEN Board Members at Large
| Bobbi Jean Cummiskey | LGC Valley Geotechnical Consulting |
| Joel Warsh | JPI |
y|GEN Student Membership
y|GEN is pleased to announce FREE memberships for local students! Any current college student in the San Diego area is welcome to join our y|GEN group and attend all y|GEN events at no cost. This will also allow you to participate in the mentorship program and be paired with a seasoned industry professional. To sign up please complete the form below and return to Danielle Grommersch.
